Saturday, March 1, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 1, 2025.

GRAY, Dwight DWIGHT GRAY 1958 – 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Dwight Gray announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the age of 67 years.
Dwight is survived by his siblings Denise (Wayne) Cronkhite, Darrell Gray, Deb (Wayne) Mathieu and their families, as well as in-laws Don and Linda Going.
Besides his loving wife Sheila Going, Dwight was pre-deceased by his mother Helen and father Jim.
A Celebration of Dwight’s Life will be held at a later date.
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KYLE, Enid KYLE, Enid Marianne November 16, 1929 – November 8, 2024 Enid Marianne Kyle (nee Schuster), beloved wife of Cyril, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Regina, SK, just days shy of her 95th birthday.
Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Assumption, 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society.
To leave an online message of condolence, please visit http://www.speersfuneralchapel.com

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BOYS, Nancy BOYS, Nancy Gail November 16, 1954 – February 21, 2025 Nancy Boys of Lethbridge, AB, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 70.
Nancy is survived by her sisters, Shelley, of Lethbridge, AB, and Beverley (Jim), of Calgary, AB. She is also survived by numerous cousins, and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403) 205-4455, http://www.calgaryhumane.ca.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Nancy’s family at http://www.MHFH.com.
In living memory of Nancy Boys, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.

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HAYNES, Marjorie (Helen) MARJORIE (HELEN) HAYNES It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear cousin, Helen on February 24, 2025.
She was born to Stanley and Dorothea (Dolly) Haynes in Victoria B.C. on July 15th 1944. Survived by her cousins Pam (Monty) Vanden-Bulck, Ian (Carol) Haynes, John (Vicki) Davies, Judy (Kim) Carlton, Sharon McFadzean (Laing), as well as relatives in Eastern Canada and the U.S.A.
Throughout her life she developed long lasting friendships, whether during her school years at Norfolk House and Queen Margaret’s schools, during her postgraduate studies at St. Thomas’s in London, England and UVIC, while working at Havergal College in Toronto, or living in Lethbridge.
Helen found joy in life through her travels, her participation and interest in sports, for her passion for art as both an artist and collector, and in her hobby of building miniatures.
Our thanks goes to those who cared for Helen during her 20 plus years battle with M.S. and Trigeminal Neuralgia, to the staff of Amica Douglas House and Amica Jubilee, and to Carole who also provided care and companionship.
Donations, if desired, may be made to the M.S. Society or a charity of choice.

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BERTSCH, Cyril BERTSCH With great sadness, the family of CYRIL JOSEPH BERTSCH announce his peaceful passing at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Cyril will forever be missed by his loving wife, Kathy; his loving children, Daniel Bertsch and Chandra Bertsch and their families.
At Cyril’s request, no funeral service will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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PHARIS, Barbara BARBARA PHARIS 1937 – 2025 Mrs. Barbara Pharis of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Max Pharis, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 2, 2025, at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1614-5 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Bruce Martin officiating. Inurnment will take place prior to the Service in the Cowley cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish to, memorial donations may be made to:
Special Olympics Alberta (specialolymbics.ab.ca)
St. Michael’s Health Centre, Lethbridge (covenanthealth.ca)
or to a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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MURRAY, Michael “Mike” MICHAEL “MIKE” MURRAY 1963 – 2025 Mr. Michael “Mike” Murray of Warner, beloved husband of Mrs. Maureen White, passed away in Raymond, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 61 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating. To watch Mike’s service online, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Michael-Murray
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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MISCHANCHUK, Eleanor ELEANOR MISCHANCHUK 1952 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eleanor Louise Elizabeth Mischanchuk, beloved wife and best friend of Tony Mischanchuk.
Eleanor was the cherished only daughter of the late William Richter and Rosina (Kunkel) Richter. She was a loving sister to Richard Richter (Janet) and Kelvin Richter (Celine), and a devoted aunt to Jeremy Richter, Blair Richter (Noreen and children), and Sadie Pepper (Andrew and children).
Eleanor dedicated over 46 years of her life to working in restaurants and retail. Together with Tony, she lived in Pincher Creek, Stettler, and Medicine Hat before they retired and settled in Lethbridge.
Eleanor had a passion for golf, cooking, baking, and home decorating. Above all, she treasured the time spent with her family and friends.
Eleanor will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
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HAINES, Ruth RUTH LOUISE HAINES 1937 – 2025 Ruth Louise Haines of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Bryan Haines, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 87 after a brief hospital stay.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LIEBELT, Karen LIEBELT It is with great sadness in our hearts that the family of KAREN JEAN LIEBELT (nee Hirsche), of Lethbridge, formerly of Warner, AB, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Liebelt, announce her peaceful passing at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the age of 77 years.
A Viewing will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 P.M., with a short service to begin between 1:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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HUCHALA, Marlyne HUCHALA It is with deep sadness that the family of MARLYNE HUCHALA, beloved wife of the late Joseph Huchala, announce her passing, on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the tender age of 84. She fought a hard battle with Alzheimer’s, but always had a large bright smile that could light up a room.
She will be deeply missed by her children: Allan (Lori) Stenbeck, Donna (David) Denboer, and Peggy (Darren) Fraser; Joe’s daughter, Margie (Shannon) Emes; and her sister, Lona Wood. She will also be fondly remembered by her cherished grandchildren: Crystal (Joel), Nicholas, Michael (Courtney), Mathew (Alex), Danielle, Jordan (Ashton), Hollis, Kaden and Cole; and her sweet great-grandbabies: Lindsey, Finnley, Asher, and Cade.
A Celebration of Marlyne’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.
Marlyne will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service in Mountain View Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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SCOUT, Gary SCOUT “Yea, though I walk: through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23 It is with tremendous sadness that we the families of Gary Dwight Scout announce his passing on October 29, 2024. Dwight has gone on his journey to the spirit world to be with the Creator and has left to mourn his passing are his children Heyden Scout and Brooke Brewer, his parents Kelli (Vince) Wells and Garry (Buffy) Knife, his sisters Shauna (Cody) Scout, Camilla (Orin), Samantha Big Head and brother Garrett Cat Face, his grandmother Evangeline Provost, his large extended families and friends.
A family service will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 1:00-7:00 pm at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, Alberta. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm at St. Martha’s Parish, 355 Columbia Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment to follow at Blood Band Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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STIRLING, Mabel STIRLING MABEL ELIZABETH STIRLING, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Arrangements to be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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